Arne Duncan

Education Dept., Columbia simplify filing for financial aid

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said Monday that he was committed to making financial aid more accessible to college students. Columbia is also planning to simplify the way students apply for financial aid.

New act proposed in House to help send more kids to college

Spectator checked in with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan upon the introduction of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 in the House of Representatives.